1:12300 Star Wars Imperial Star Destoyer

The real subject

The Imperial Star Destroyer is a starship of the Empire from the world of Star Wars and one of the most memorable shapes of the whole series. You recognize it by its wedge-shaped hull, which narrows from the stern forward to a point, and by the superstructure with the command bridge set high at the stern. It is exactly that outline that makes the model a rewarding thing on a shelf even for someone who otherwise builds nothing from the world of the films.

What the kit offers

A plastic kit in 1:12300 scale. A scale this small is usual for ships of this size and means that the finished model takes up little room on a shelf, while the whole characteristic outline still fits into it. The number of parts, the way they join and any accessories to the model are given by the manufacturer in the instructions.

Building and painting tips

On a model with a large smooth area the surface is what mainly decides the result. First remove the flash from the parts and try dry-fitting them, so that you know where a joint will need filling. It pays to paint before the large parts are glued, while the surfaces are still accessible. The broken-up surface stands out when you lay a darker tone into the recesses and wipe the excess away; then bring the edges out lightly with a paler shade applied with a dry brush. Apply the glue sparingly, as on a model this small every trace of excess shows.

• 1:12300 scale
• a plastic kit of the Imperial Star Destroyer starship
• supplied unassembled and unpainted
• the finished model takes up little room on a shelf
• the number of parts and the procedure follow the manufacturer's instructions

Terms of supply

Paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.